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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,337.57, 44,625.39 and 18,190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,337.57, 44,625.39 and 18,190.41 is: 25,102.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,337.57 : 44,625.39 = 18,190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,337.57/44,625.39 = 18,190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,337.57x = 44,625.39 × 18,190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,337.57x = 811,754,140.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,754,140.51/32,337.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,102.51

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